OPERATOR’S MANUAL 26cc MightyLite Blower/Vac UT08550/UT08951 Your blower/vac has been engineered and manufactured to Homelite’s high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product. Thank you for buying a Homelite product.
table of contents Introduction...................................................................................................................................................................... 2 General Safety Rules........................................................................................................................................................ 3 Specific Safety Rules.............................................................................................................
general safety rules Never operate the unit without a spark arrestor screen; this screen is located inside the muffler. WARNING: Product users on United States Forest Service land, and in some states, must comply with fire prevention regulations. This product is equipped with a spark arrestor; however, other user requirements may apply. Check with the federal, state, or local authorities in your area. Read and understand all instructions.
specific safety rules Do not operate vacuum without vacuum bag installed; flying debris could cause serious injury. Always close vacuum bag completely before operating. ■ Always hold the blower in your right hand, refer to the Operation section, later in this manual for additional information. ■ To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound level(s), hearing protection is required. ■ Rotating impeller blades can cause severe injury.
symbols Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION Safety Alert Symbol Precautions that involve your safety. Read the Operator’s Manual To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s manual before using this product.
symbols The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
features PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Weight........................................................................................................................................................................ 8.75 lbs. Engine displacement........................................................................................................................................................26cc Air Velocity: MPH......................................................................................................
features KNOW YOUR blower/vac Rotochoke™ Zip Start™ See Figure 1. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. The rotochoke zip start allows for easier and quicker starting. BLOWER TUBE VACUUM BAG The blower tube can be installed on the blower without using tools.
assembly WARNING: Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before installing parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when not in use. Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury. blower tube installing THE BLOWER TUBE See Figure 2. Align the raised tabs on the main blower housing to the slots on blower tube; slide together and rotate tube clockwise to secure. To remove, rotate the blower tube counterclockwise to release. blower housing Fig.
assembly Installing the vacuum tubes See Figures 5 - 6. WARNING: Rotating impeller blades can cause severe injury. Always stop the engine before opening the vacuum door or installing/changing tubes. Do not put hands or any other object into the vacuum tubes while they are installed on the unit. To install the vacuum tubes: Place the unit on its side to allow easy access to the vacuum door. Secure the upper and lower vacuum tubes together by aligning the raised locking tabs with the raised slots.
operation WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating this tool. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury. Mix Homelite Premium Exact Mix lubricant with gasoline according to the instructions on the package.
operation STARTING AND STOPPING choke dial See Figures 7 - 8. Starting the product differs depending on whether the engine is cold or warm. Blower should be on a flat, bare surface for starting. TO START A COLD ENGINE: Place the throttle/stop lever in the high speed ( ) position. Slowly press the primer bulb seven (7) times. Rotate the choke dial clockwise to the FULL CHOKE position. NOTE: Each choke position is identified by a detent in the housing.
operation OPERATING the blower See Figure 10. proper operating position WARNING: Always hold the blower away from your body, keeping clearance between your body and the product. Any contact with the housing can result in burns and/or other serious personal injury. Hold the blower with the handle in your right hand. (Proper operating position is shown in figure 10.) To keep from scattering debris, blow around the outer edges of a debris pile. Never blow directly into the center of a pile.
operation VACUUM OPERATION See Figure 11. proper operating position WARNING: Never run the unit without the vacuum tubes, vacuum bag, handle knob, and handle installed. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury. Install the vacuum tubes, handle, handle knob, and bag. Refer to the Assembly section earlier in this manual. Start the blower. Refer to Starting and Stopping earlier in this manual. Place the vacuum bag strap over your right shoulder.
maintenance CLEANING THE AIR FILTER SCREEN WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Homelite replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
maintenance SPARK PLUG FUEL CAP This engine uses a Champion RCJ6Y or equivalent spark plug with .025 in. electrode gap. Use an exact replacement and replace annually, or more frequently if necessary. WARNING: Be careful not to cross-thread the spark plug. Crossthreading will seriously damage the product.
troubleshooting Problem Engine will not start. Possible Cause Solution No spark. Check spark. Remove spark plug. Reattach the spark plug cap and lay spark plug on metal cylinder. Pull the starter rope and watch for spark at spark plug tip. If there is no spark, repeat test with a new spark plug. No fuel. Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel. If bulb does not fill, primary fuel delivery system is blocked. Contact a servicing dealer.
WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., (“Homelite”) warrants to the original retail purchaser that this HOMELITE brand outdoor product is free from defect in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace, at Homelite’s, discretion, any defective product free of charge within these time periods from the date of purchase.
WARRANTY The following California Air Resources Board (CARB) statement only applies to model numbers required to meet the CARB requirements. Homelite consumer products, INC., LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS NON-ROAD AND SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and Homelite Consumer Products, Inc.
WARRANTY this product was manufactured with a catalyst muffler Congratulations! You have made an investment toward protecting the environment. In order to maintain this product’s original emission level, please refer to the maintenance section below. EMISSIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND WARRANTED PARTS LIST Emissions Parts Inspect Before Clean Every Each Use 5 Hours Replace Every 25 Hours or Yearly Clean Every 25 Hours or Yearly Replace Every 50 Hours CATALYTIC MUFFLER ASSEMBLY.......................
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL 26cc MightyLite Blower/Vac UT08550/UT08951 WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 • Parts and Service Prior to requesting service or purchasing replacement parts, please obtain your model and serial number from the product data plate.
